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What they say
“Maureen understands that HR is more than policymaking – it’s exercising good judgment. She has helped our organization leverage its culture to create clear and consistent HR functions that empower staff at all levels of the organization.”
—Bay Area Non-Profit
 

What they say
“I’ve referred both employees and employers to Maureen for advice and guidance in a variety of situations. In every instance, she has proven her value to the client and that in turn has reflected positively on me.”
—Employment Law Counsel
 
Clark Associates works with companies from start-up to shut-down, and all stages in between. Our clients are committed to building healthy organizations and doing things right. They care about balancing individual and organizational interests.

HR Infrastructure
Clients often first contact us to solve an urgent problem. We can do first aid, but a quick fix will not correct systemic issues. Your greatest opportunities lie in improving the health of your organization by anticipating and addressing important underlying HR issues.

Most people don’t mind working, but they do mind wasting their time at work. A healthy workplace is one where employees know their efforts are worthwhile, feel empowered to do well, respect their colleagues, and believe they are fairly compensated.

Clark Associates helps you put the HR structure in place that anticipates where problems are likely to arise, provides guidance for managers and employees alike, and offers a fighting chance of avoiding problems in the future.
  • HR systems and programs
    • recruitment
    • new hire orientation
    • cash compensation
    • benefits
    • performance appraisal
    • performance counseling
    • problem solving
    • record keeping
    • staff reductions
    • basic legal compliance
  • Strategic HR plans
  • Management guidelines
  • Employee handbooks
    • drug and alcohol guidelines
    • confidentiality statements
    • mediation and binding arbitration agreements
    • safety plans
    • required workplace notices
  • Employee communications
    • AB1825 training in preventing sexual harassment (managers, employees)
    • employee handbooks and information sessions
    • tracking time and paying overtime
    • conducting legally-compliant interviews
    • documenting performance problems and counseling employees

By putting the right HR infrastructure in place, you clear the way for everyone to perform at their best.

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What they say
“Working with Maureen was the kind of experience and interaction – efficient, responsive, understanding – I always hope for but seldom get in the specialized professional community.”
—Board Member & Serial Entrepreneur
 

Internal Investigations
Clients may not be clear how they got into a difficult situation but, once there, we expect them to do the right thing. Often, fact-finding is the place to start

Clark Associates has a wealth of experience conducting low-key independent internal investigations. We relate well to people throughout an organization. Employees tell us we are sincere, credible, and thorough. Our honesty and neutrality inspire trust, which offers the best chance to find the truth.

Internal investigations require creative problem solving. When dealing with people, we believe there are always options. Knowing the truth and keeping all the options open frees you to make the right choices and move forward.

We may be hired by senior management, HR, corporate counsel or outside counsel to investigate charges of:

  • Unfairness
  • Discrimination
  • Sexual harassment
  • Wrongful discharge
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Expert Witness
Relying on the depth and breadth of our experience, attorneys count on our ability to evaluate what actually happened vs. what reasonably should have happened in human resources-related cases.

We have served as an expert witness in cases related to:

  • Best employment practices
  • Unlawful discrimination
  • Sexual harassment
  • Wrongful termination
  • Management effectiveness
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